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Gian Galeazzo Ciano

February 14, 2010 By
Ciano waving to the public in Yugoslavia

Gian Galeazzo Ciano was born in Livorno, Italy on 18 March 1903. He was the son of Admiral Costanzo Ciano, who had won the medal of honor in World War I. Ciano inherited the dreams and ideals of his father and eventually moved to Rome to pursue his career.

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Events of 1942

February 3, 2010 By
Italian calvary gearing for an attack in Soviet Union

A list of events that occurred in 1942 pertaining to Italy in World War Two.

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Events of 1943

January 20, 2010 By
Field Marshal Messe

A timeline of the events occurring in 1943 regarding Italy in World War Two.

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The Repubblica Sociale Italiana, RSI

January 1, 2010 By
Mussolini, Pavolini and F. Barracu on 25 Apr 45. Three days before his execution

Mussolini realized in the months following his new appointment that the RSI was little different than the other occupied countries of Germany. Northern Italy was to support the German war effort. Mussolini was flanked by German counselors, and even protected by 30 SS men of Hitler’s personal body guards.

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